Loving Him Was Red

by Bree6112

Rachel Berry had it all: A loving boyfriend/fiance, friends, talent.. the list goes on and on. When getting accepted into NYADA she knew what she had to leave behind. Departing from Finn was the hardest thing she would have to deal with, but can Finn and Rachel's romance last long distance? What happens when the new guy Brody is thrown into the mix? Is this the end of Finchel?

10. Chapter 10

Games that never amount to more than they're meant will play themselves out

We reached the café and found a nice table by the window. I looked at the menu and decided to order just half of a wrap and soup because I didn't have that much money on me. Before I could even calculate how much I would be spending Brody got my attention. "Pick anything on the menu Rachel, it's my treat." Wow he's actually really sweet. "No I couldn't let you do that." He laughed "Don't worry it's my pleasure." This made me think though… Was this a date then? Our meals arrived and Brody brought up what I missed when I was gone in Ohio. "So how did things go with that Finn guy?" Just when I was finally getting my mind off of him there he was always haunting me. "I called things off for the time being. The distance is getting too hard and I think we both need to find ourselves before we can be together again." I noticed he was still happy and I knew he was pleased to know that I was single.

After more small talk he decided to walk me home. When we reached the apartment I thanked him once again for dinner and he surprised me by giving me a kiss and the worst part is that I didn't even try to stop him. Maybe this is the way things needed to be. We broke away from the kiss and I gave him a smile and said I would call him tomorrow. I felt so free and happy for the first time since coming back from Ohio. This was a fresh start and I was happy to finally start living my life in New York as the new Rachel.